Shared note:He hailed from Amsterdam. Enrolled for tehological training at Leiden University in 1753 and was ordained in 1759. he was appointed whilst in Amsterdam as pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town, and assumed duty in 1760. He was consequently pastor for 44 years and had an illustrious career and a respected "burger".

He hailed from Amsterdam. Enrolled for tehological training at Leiden University in 1753 and was ordained in 1759. he was appointed whilst in Amsterdam as pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town, and assumed duty in 1760. He was consequently pastor for 44 years and had an illustrious career and a respected "burger".